Celac Mariana

About

Mariana Celac is a remarkable professional in the field of finance and payment technologies, with over a decade of experience at Mastercard, where she currently holds the position of Team Lead in the Implementation Services department, in the Brussels metropolitan area. Her career at Mastercard has evolved rapidly, from initial roles as an Associate Analyst in Global Information Security (2015-2018), where she managed the exchange of cryptographic keys and digital certificates, to senior positions in the implementation of digital products such as Apple Pay and Google Pay. Notable achievements include a European patent for visualizing event data through heat maps (2016) and Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification, demonstrating expertise in project management, information security, EMV cryptography, and process optimization for international financial product launches. A graduate of the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova (Bachelor's in Finance, 2009-2012), Mariana continued her studies abroad with a Bachelor's in Business Administration at Université d'Auvergne (2011-2012) and a Master's in Economics and Finance at Charles University in Prague (2012-2014), where she received a merit scholarship. Her initial professional experiences in the Republic of Moldova included collaborations with organizations such as ATIC (promoting careers in ICT), USAID (CEED II project for Moldovan enterprise competitiveness), and European Issuers (market data analysis). Today, she works in Belgium, contributing to consulting, training, and the integration of Mastercard products for global clients, promoting a cashless vision supported by multilingual skills (Romanian, English, French, Russian). As a global and multicultural citizen, Mariana Celac is involved in women's professional networks like Professional Women International Brussels and was a member of the youth department of the Association of Economists of Moldova. Her academic project on currency options hedging highlights her interest in financial risk management in international contexts. Although details about her personal life remain private, her career illustrates the success of Moldovan women in European finance, in a sector dominated by digital innovations and cybersecurity.